Bernard Gray Hall Bed and Breakfast

"A Bed & Breakfast in Niagara-on-the-Lake" Host: Gloria and Henry Szylak 143 King Street P.O.Box 1718 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Canada L0S 1J0 Tel: 905 468 5607 Fax: 905 468 9174 Web: www.bernardgrayhall.com Email: info@bernardgrayhall.com

c1890 Historic home, character and antiques. Easy walk to all Shaw Festival theatres. Guest parlour with reading library, TV, and fireplace. Two large suites (King-size beds) ideal for multiple nights. Sitting areas, sofabeds and private ensuites. One Queen-size bedroom with ensuite. Only good cats in residence. Full hot breakfasts served each morning. Downtown location. Historic/Heritage Details: The corner of King Street and Prideaux Street has always been important location. Prior to 1812 this was location of the old jail house. The land registry shows entries again in 1817 when the land was considered crown land and was sold off a few times as a lot until 1831 when John Graham purchased the land and built a tavern here called the John Graham Tavern and after was renamed the Black Swan Inn. John Graham lost the property sometime before 1845 for taxes unpaid. From 1845 to 1893, the activities of this land and building are not clear but there are rumors of it also being a bakery at sometime before 1890. In 1893 the land registry again documents the land as being sold by the town for unpaid taxes to Fanny Rowley. Fanny Rowley then sold the property to an Emma Brownin (a spinster) 1906. When Emma Brown past away in 1913 Emma left the estate to her brother Albert Brown from Texas and as the record read he was unmarried. During our renovation over the years, we came across a marking on the staircase wall that was dated 1911 by the plasterers, this was during Emma Browns ownership of this property. Emma Brown also owned other parcels of land as there are records showing Miss Brown selling off other parcels of land near the corner of King Street and Prideaux Street in 1907. In 1916, James Rigg the town medical examiner purchased the property from Albert Brown. James Rigg increased the size of this building by adding an office for his practice and a large master bedroom suite above the office on the Prideaux Street side of the building. James Rigg's son Bruce took over the property in 1942 and ran his medical practice here until 1965. There are many town folks who still remember going to see Dr. Bruce Rigg at the corner of King Street and Prideaux Street. Town registry records show that the corner of King Street and Prideaux Street has been a prime location in Niagara-on-the-Lake and its past owners prided themselves on this location. Since 1988, at the corner of King Street and Prideaux Street , we have been hosting a successful 3 bedroom Bed and Breakfast named Bernard Gray Hall Bed and Breakfast. Please come and join us and the history of the corner of King Street and Prideaux Street.

Features

Languages Spoken: English. Breakfast Provided: Full. Full hot varied breakfast served daily. Some of the selections include cheese omlettes, French toast, pancakes, or the traditional eggs(any style) and bacon. Baked items and fresh fruit plates are available with each breakfast. Area and Landmark: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Cenotaph (Clock Tower). Travel Time to Landmark: Less than a 5 minute walk. Air Conditioned: Yes. Adult Oriented: Yes. We welcome children 12 years and older Smoking: No. Pet Policies: Pet(s) in Residence. Cats in residence. Wheelchair Accessibility: No. Swimming Pool or Hot Tub: Swimming Pool.

Payment Methods

We accept payment by Cash, Cheque, MasterCard, Traveller's Cheques, Visa.

Booking Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: 1 nights per room deposit at time of booking payable by Visa, Mastercard, or by cheque payable to Bernard Gray Hall Bed and Breakfast time of booking. Cancellation is 72 hours prior to arrival. One nights' accommodation will be charged if not cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival. All rates are subject to 6% GST.

Check In/Out Details

Check In Time: 1:00PM Check Out Time: 11:00 AM Check In/Out Conditions: Check-In: 1:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM Earlier check-in can be accommodated. If required please let us know.

Room Information

Note: Rates are in Canadian Dollars, per night, per room, for two people.
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